Havelock News Highlights Local Events And Arrivals
District superintendent Dr Earl Burgess led Methodist services due to Rev J E Albertson illness with scarlet fever quarantine possible later in the week. Funeral for Norman Broadwell attended by Willis Speer and the Lowe couple. Basketball schedule changes due to weather. High school teams won a double header with upcoming games and tournaments. Community dinners hosted by local families and club meetings noted. Darrell Gist returns from hospital with leg fractures. Farm sales and relocations reported. Students and staff changes at Havelock consolidated school. Local officials and business trips to Omaha and Pocahontas mentioned. Infant named Dianne born to Ma and Earl Quade. Holiday travel and visits listed for several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Burgess
Algona
J. E. Albertson
Willis Speer
J. B. Lowe
Pocahontas
Ruthven
Norman Broadwell
Bradgate
Henry Buck
Independence
State Hospital
D.M.T
Plover
Fonda
Leonard Meredith
Donald Henderson
Kelso
Near Rodman
Charles Hauswirth
Darrell Gist
George Gist
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Darrell
Arnold Barth
Marjorie Leith
Barth
Fay Larson
Calvin Bass
Bass Farm
Calvin
Ray Woodin, Jr
Bass
Havelock Consolidated School
Ernest Kelso
Rodman School
Havelock School
American Legion Auxiliary
B. C. Boysen
George Cole
Stanley Colee
Byron Rude
Omaha
Rude
Cooperative Elevator
Will Nowack
J. C. Barth
Havelock Woman’s, Club
Arthur Carlson
Laurens
Will Brazier
Ayrshire
E. R. Stahley
Havelock
Walter Knight
Thimble Club
Knight
Kenneth Wenck
Baby
Sioux Rapids
Pocahontas News and Community Activities Recap
Pocahontas hosts basketball results with Pocahontas ville and Phillips scoring 11 and 10 points in a loss. The Pocahontas reserves beat Laurens seconds 33 to 21. Community events include an American Legion Auxiliary talk on the soldiers bonus led by BE R. Donohoe and a gallery of social meetings at Holy Name hall and Presbyterian Woman’s society with new members introduced and charitable distributions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Phillips
Pocahontas
Laurens
BE. R. Donohoe
American Legion Auxiliary
A. H. Turner
Duncan Grant
Rolfe
Phil Muehl
Turner
M. H. Hammes
Sacred Heart Ladies Society
Holy Name Hall
F. J. Eichler
Jack McCartan
J. J. DeLay
Everette Ollinger
Melvin Schulte
E. L. Waldschmidt
Alf Krysan
Tom Holst
Indians Beat Laurens In Narrow 38 34 Victory
Pocahontas Indians defeated Laurens Elks 38 34 Friday night after leading 20 15 at halftime. Charles Blomberg scored 14 points for the Indians as Ne Arvid Brush and families from Albert City and Marathon visited Mrs. Rena Huse. Brook Gill, William Brazier and G A Gruver worked on a roof in Rolfe. Mrs Gust Henningsen hosted the Havelock Wednesday club. Dr W A Morton of Laurens attended to business and seen old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Laurens
Pocahontas Indians
Laurens Elks
Charles Blomberg
Arvid Brush
Albert City
Brook Gill
William Brazier
G. A. Gruver
Rolfe
Brandburn Implement Co
Gust Henningsen
Havelock
Charles Hilger
Pocahontas
W. A. Morton
Waterloo guests visit Larson family over weekend
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith and their son Kirk of Waterloo were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs I L Larson parents of Mrs Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Kirk
Waterloo
I. L. Larson
Smith
House-warming at the Davis building in Pocahontas
A group of 16 attended a house warming for Mr and Mrs David Byerly and family at their Davis building apartment. They socialized and shared refreshments funded by attendees and presented a gift. The Byerlys moved from Mason City January 6 and plan to open a similar Firestone store in the Davis building around January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Byerly
Davis Building
Byerly
Pocahontas
Mason City
Firestone
Norma Johnson
Ranhart Johnson
Davis
Davis Electrical Business
Mrs Shaw Attends Funeral in Town City
Mrs. A. J. Shaw returned from Town City after funeral services for her step-mother Mrs. W. F. Murphy at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Shaw
Town City
W. F. Murphy
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Honor Adelaide Weishaar at pre nuptial events
Miss Adelaide Weishaar is honored with a seven o clock dinner at the Pine Room Hotel Peahontas, followed by a personal shower and a Friday evening party in SS Peters and Pauls hall. About 75 guests attended bingo with prizes, as gifts were opened and wedding plans noted for January 17 in Rolfe. Mr and Mrs Tony Wagner celebrate 28th anniversary with a surprise party including 500 games and a wedding cake marked 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Weishaar
Velda Stumpf
Helen Monagahan
Pine Room
Hotel Peahontas
Miss Weishaar
SS. Peter’s and Paul’s Hall
Betty Weishaar
Mary Bittner
Loretta
Betty Mileschik
Rolfe
Ivan J. Kirby
Gilmore City
Tony Wagner
John Thoma
Pfeiffer
Fonda
Adolph Koebele
Ed Wagner
German Ladies Club Honors Gertrude Hemker Hostess
Donna Schroeder hosted a Thursday afternoon German Ladies club event honoring Gertrude Hemker. Five hundred was played with Mexican hat prizes won by Mrs. John Ollinger and Mrs. William Schott. A guessing contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Henry Holder and Mrs. Carl Storr. The honoree received a gift and a lunch was served at a long table followed by group German songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna’ Schroeder
Gertrude Hemker
John Ollinger
William Schott
Henry Holder
Carl Storr
Talks on Hobbies At Phoenix Club Meeting
The Phoenix club met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Jennie Thornton's home to discuss the year's hobby program. Mr. and Mrs. Wayie Des Moines visited in the home of Mrs. Sent ents, Mr. and Mrs, By.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Calligan
Rochester
Presbyterian Women’s Society
L. C. Krug
Duane Rude
Graydon Freeburg
China
Krug
Raymond Holt
Maurice Ackla
Ames
Genevieve O’brien
Des Moines
Ray Beck
Phoenix Club
Jennie Thornton
Wayie
Unusual Items Highlighted In Aged Local Collection
A fragment notes unusual artifacts including hot dishes from a two century old era and a 96 year old linen piece with embroidery. The brief hints at a small exhibit or listing of antique domestic objects from a local collection.
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Havelock News
Pocahontas News
Sacred Heart
Wesley Dewolf
Pfister
William R. Fisher
Dealer
Harry A. Otto, Jr
N. Y
Robert Calligan
Mercy Hospital
Lawrence Pattee
Francis Eichler
J. B. Pattee
Chevrolet
General Motors Proving Ground
Uylords
Rolfe Auto CO
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